ART, GOOD VIBEZ, GOOD COMPANY & WINE!…read more A good friend of mine recently celebrated her birthday at this establishment! This was my absolute first time experiencing the Paint and Sip Scene, and I totally enjoyed myself! I'm so glad I was able to join my friend and help her celebrate, because this was truly a rare treat as I have not been out in a good while. The atmosphere was very relaxing as we sipped wine and champagne while painting and enjoying the music that was blaring out of the overhead speakers. We were allowed to bring our own bottles of champagne, wines, and other liquors. The business owners provided two shots of some type of milky looking liquor called Mona Mint, which did not appeal to me, so I turned it down when they offered me one. I overheard some of the other guests from our party complaining among one another, saying that it tasted weird and they did not like it. See, I'm so glad that I followed my first mind, and turned it down, lol. Furthermore, this establishment does not provide or sell any food, but you are allowed to bring your own food inside for parties. My friend informed me that she was required to pay a deposit in order to book her party. However, other requirements were that half of her party were to pre-purchase their tickets by a certain deadline, and if that requirement was not met in a timely manner, then her party would be canceled and she would not be given a refund for her deposit. The tickets were $50 per person. I paid my money in advance like my friend requested her guests to do, but some of them did not do this by the required date. As a result, my friend's party was nearly canceled and I was not going to be refunded my $50 and nor would my friend be refunded her deposit. However, she made some phone calls to her guests to reiterate the importance of them purchasing their ticket because her party was being threatened of cancellation by the business owner due to half of her party not purchasing their tickets by the deadline. To make a long story short, everyone finally purchased their tickets and all was well in Art-Land. The party did not get canceled but it was a close call. So if you plan on celebrating your birthday at this establishment, please be sure that your guests are well aware of the seriousness about paying by the deadline, unless you have money to throw away. Moreover, the space that was provided for the party was enormously spacious! There was plenty of room for dancing, painting, and for setting up the food and bottles of champagne and wines. There were also plenty of photo selfie backgrounds for taking photos with friends and family. Upon arrival our tables were already set up with everyone's canvases, paint brushes, cups of water, napkins, and aprons provided. The young lady that hosted the party was extremely friendly, welcoming, and attentive. She instructed us on how to mix our primary colors in order to create any secondary colors if needed, like orange, purple, or green. She also instructed us on what to do if we got any paint on our clothes or hands. Overall, the concept of art and wine, sipping while painting, and female bonding, is a great collaboration of relaxing and enjoying art without the pressures of actually having art lessons. It's a fun, creative, and exciting way for one to explore their artistic side in a relaxed and chilled social environment. I would definitely like to experience this refreshing, peaceful, and informal ambiance once again. I rated them four stars based on the friendliness and professionalism of the staff members. Would have given them five stars, but since it's only my first experience visiting a sip and paint establishment, I am unable to make a comparison to another sip and paint establishment. However, I do recommend this business, but please be careful with making your deposit and asking your guests to pre-purchase their tickets. You will not get any refunds if you do not meet their requirements.

This place is a 10 out of 10 for the vibes and the ambience. Came for my birthday and received a…read morefree painting. The music they played was absolute bangers. They made sure to turn it down when the instructor was speaking. The instructor was more than happy to help if you did or even if you didn't chose to follow the painting, as I did not. They had shots on the house and $30 hookah that lasted us the whole time there. After class was over, we were told we could stay after and finish our painting had we not finished. The only downside I could find is not being able to pick the class painting. It would be nice if after payment they allowed everyone to pick a painting from a few options and which ever template is choose the most should be used for the class.

This is such an amazing location! I took my 5 and 15 year old. Everyone had a blast!…read more Fast forward two years. My son went with his Godmother for an evening BYOB class. They also had a blast! More importantly, there is no experience necessary! Even a 5 year old can create a masterpiece.

Such a great experience my partner and I had an amazing time. Thank you to our instructor Amanda…read moreshe was super helpful and made the experience enjoyable. I'm glad this place is byob it elevated the experience. Highly recommend this place for a fun date night. We will definitely be coming back.

Date Night! It was a "mud" kind of day! We were trying to recreate the movie Ghost with Patrick…read moreSwayze . ..it didn't quite go that path but we had fun doing it! Good date night idea for something different. Our hostesses were great! And it's BYOB...BUT its kinda hard to drink with mud on your hands!

My girlfriend booked us the couples class at Smashed and it was an really fun date. The staff was…read moreincredibly helpful and definitely used their pro knowledge to help us out a lot. We made a bowl and a little flower pot. They gave really great instructions and came over to help each pair individually. It helped show us how to work together to create something. If something looked off, especially when our pot started to come apart, a staff member quickly came over to help us still create something beautiful. It takes a couple of weeks to fire the pot and we paid extra for the glaze. I would definitely recommend this for a friend group or couples. It's very fun and I'm excited to see how our creations turned out.

I was looking for something to do for my mom for Mother's Day and came across Blank Canvas. What…read moreattracted me most to their studio was that their selection of art were actually pieces I would want in my home. I called to see if they had availability that day and they were able to accommodate my mom and I. We had a great time. We were able to get creative with colors and details and the instructor and owner were very helpful!! We brought our own wine and snacks and they provided the glasses. I will definitely be back. My mom's already planning her next trip to town!!

Super fun place! Relaxing and engaging experience. Miss Kathy is always very welcoming and patient…read more The instructors are so fun. Perfect place for ladies night , parties, or date night. Highly recommend this place.

This was such a fun date!!! Our instructor was really nice, but moved too fast sometimes. I like…read morethat they're open late and it's BYOB. I would recommend this as a fun date idea. Location is convenient and price is affordable.

Celebrated my birthday here with my friends and family, we had a great time ! The vibes were great,…read moreChris was our instructor. Loved that they had r&b playing throughout the class. Trinisha was very patient and helpful over the phone when planning. I will definitely be returning.

Listen... if you're trying to impress on a first date without doing the tired dinner-and-drinks…read moreroutine, this is the move. I booked Potteryland Studio for a 3:30 PM session, and while it was a little busy, it actually worked in our favor. The energy in the room helped ease those first-date nerves--because let's be honest, silence on a first date is not your friend. The selection of pottery pieces? Solid. Plenty of variety without being overwhelming. We landed on the 2-piece butterfly set (which felt very "cute but intentional"), and I added the balloon add-on to bring some extra life to the table. That little detail? Whew. It did exactly what it needed to do. She was impressed, and points were definitely earned. Once we chose our pieces, there was a bit of a wait before someone came over to walk us through the process. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable. When he did come over (his name escaped me--I was focused on not fumbling the date), he was helpful and explained the painting process clearly, including the "3 coats for true color after firing" tip. From there, it was smooth sailing. We picked our colors, got to painting, and just... talked. And that's where this place shines. It creates space for real conversation without it feeling forced. You're doing something with your hands, you're laughing at each other's designs--it's low pressure but still intentional. The staff checked on us regularly, which I appreciated. My only critique? The cooler. I didn't even notice it until we were wrapping up, and I was definitely ready for some water by then. If that's for guests, just say that upfront. Don't have me discovering hydration like it's a hidden side quest. Overall? This was a great experience. Creative, interactive, and just the right amount of different. The date went well, the vibe was right, and honestly... I'd do it again.

Really liked the experience everyone is so nice here and the pottery come out amazing I am…read moredefinitely going back, I would recommend I really just don't have anything bad to say about it, now it isn't on the cheaper side but it's worth it

This was my third experience with this type of painting class and this one did not come close to…read morethe standard that the other 2 experiences set. This location is not all that easy to find. The suite that you take the class in is actually a framing store and they just happen to hold some painting classes there- so the signage outside is actually for the framing store, and there is a little sign on the side of the road that says "Merlot 2 Masterpiece-" but once you get into the strip plaza you have to guess which door to go into. I must have passed the strip twice before I finally found it. For $45 you take a 3 hour class- I thought 3 hours was just too long. Even with a few "wine breaks" we were all pretty much done within 2 hours. The instructor was kind of quirky and she was a fine teacher when it came to the picture, but she was a little abrasive and bossy. She wasn't as personable and fun as the other instructors I've had. What really got me was that when we were finished with our painting, the owner came out and tried to sell us a frame for our painting. If you're anything like me, you're just doing this for fun- there is absolutely NO reason to frame the junk you just painted! The other places I've been to have advised to wrap your painting so that you don't need a frame and it still looks good on the wall- I guess this apart of their sales tactic because the instructor here didn't do that. I can't say I had an awful time because I really had a fun time with my friends! I've just had better experiences with other chains with the same concept in the past and would go to one of those before I returned here.

My fiance and I went to a Sunday Brunch session with mimosas. They offered brunch items and had…read moreorange juice to make mimosas if you brought the champagne. It was a great way to spend the afternoon and the intsturctor was funny.

I had such a great time Friday night. Great family owned business that inspires everyone to find…read moretheir own artist within. Everyone gets to choose their own paints where most placed only let you paint with the colors of their choice. Everyone could choose their painting of choice and we did not have to pick the theme night painting. The instructor walks around to each person and gives guidance and encouragement. It will be will be back. I've painted my best painting ever which was a colorful owl. At the end everyone got to paint their name on the walls. How cool was that to have your signature on the wall for everyone to see.

There is something about carefree painting, spills, and an occasional dirty joke that makes a night…read moreworthwhile. The Drunk Artist is located in Old Town Springs. I have never visited OTS and since I know it's so close by, there may be a trip here more often. Even though there is a class calendar that shows what the painting will be for the night, it's pretty much up to you if you want to paint it or not. Unlike other painting places, there is not an instructor that holds your hand and tells you step by step how to paint. The different types of paintings are printed out on small pieces of paper which you use for inspiration for your canvas. For instance, tonight's painting was the Texas Flag. At the front desk, there were many variations of the Texas flag that you could choose from. If you aren't digging those, you can choose other painting inspirations on the wall. In tonight's class, everyone was doing their own paintings, at their own speed, and at however they wanted to do it. I was very nervous when I began painting because I am used to seeing how the teachers paint and copying them. I just had a picture of what I wanted to paint, and I had to figure out how to do it on my own. It was nerve wrecking but awesome at the same time. The instructors were very friendly, came by often, and gave us tips/techniques on how to make it better. It is BYOB. They provide glasses and some light bites that you can nibble on throughout the night. The Drunk Artist is family owned and their gorgeous dog walks around the place. If I had to choose Painting with a Twist or The Drunk Artist, I would choose Drunk Artist. The environment, different selections of inspiration, and friendly people have really won me over.